Illinois Fishing Report – July 3, 2020
Site Staff
July 3, 2020
Fishing might be slowing on your local lake because of hot weather, but there are tactics you can try to improve your chances of catching more fish.
Fishing Reports
Illinois Fishing Report – June 19, 2020
Site Staff
June 19, 2020
Lakes in most parts of the state are just now reopening. Due to this, reporting on some lakes and rivers is limited. But anglers who are getting out are reporting fast bass action.
Illinois Fishing Report – June 6, 2020
Site Staff
June 10, 2020
Waters warming up considerably across the state, which is changing up the dynamic. Overall, the bass are biting, along with panfish.
Illinois Fishing Report – June 5, 2020
Site Staff
June 5, 2020
Few lines were cast in May, but June should see a flood of anglers, with fishing a mixed bag across the state.
Illinois Fishing Report – May 22, 2020
Site Staff
May 22, 2020
The monthly catch is higher during April through June at lakes located in the northern part of the state (Fox Chain O’Lakes, Heidecke Lake, Lake Carlton, and Shabbona Lake), whereas the monthly catch is as
Illinois Fishing Report – May 22, 2020
Site Staff
May 22, 2020
Bite is a bit slow, and with the recent heavy rains across much of the state, some fisheries aren’t even accessible. And thanks to COVID-19 pandemic, some areas are just now starting to open.
Illinois Fishing Report – May 8, 2020
Site Staff
May 8, 2020
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, anglers mostly miss out on the spring bite, but they remain hopeful for summer bass.
Illinois Fishing Report – April 24, 2020
Site Staff
April 24, 2020
Fishing reports are scarce these days, and fishing options are equally as few, but fish are still biting statewide.
Illinois Fishing Report – April 13, 2020
Site Staff
April 13, 2020
Video Courtesy of Tod Todd, Ice Team member.
